Summary
Cyberpunk 2077’s lead quest designer, Paweł Sasko, has revealed the process that makes the game’s side quests so strong. Even during the rough launch ofCyberpunk 2077, the side quests in the game stood out for their quality.
The comeback ofCyberpunk 2077is incredible. It had one of the roughest launches in recent memory, which came as a huge disappointment given the enormous amount of hype for the game. Coming on the back ofThe Witcher 3, it was a huge blow to the goodwill that CD Projekt Red had spent years building with the gaming community. However, consistent patches, thePhantom Libertyexpansion, and the2.0 update forCyberpunk 2077have given the game a new lease of life. Whether it has reached its potential is another discussion entirely, but there’s no doubt that nowadays, it’s a ton of fun to play.
In a recentinterview with PC Gamerat GDC, Paweł Sasko, who served as the lead quest designer onCyberpunk 2077, confirmed the secret to ensuring that the side quests were consistently great. The solution is simple - just have a ton of ideas, and use only the very best. According to Sasko, “A good designer has an acceptance ratio of their ideas of between five to 10%,” and “If someone has 10%, this is probably one of the best people we have in the team.” The quest designers on the game are tasked with writing up to 20 pitches a day, and then the very best of those are chosen to be developed intoside quests inCyberpunk 2077.
Why Are Side Quests in Cyberpunk 2077 So Good?
On the surface, the mantra of “don’t use bad ideas” isn’t exactly rocket science. However, it’s a good reminder that even the most creative developers will have ideas that don’t quite work, and finding the most comprehensive method to weed these out will always produce the best end results. It’s certainly an interesting glimpse into the development process ofCyberpunk 2077. After all, now that the technical issues are ironed out, the side quests are a big part of the reason that the game is now one of thebest action RPGson the market.
A good designer has an acceptance ratio of their ideas of between five to 10%.
WithCyberpunk 2077now done and dusted, attention turns to CD Projekt Red for any potential news on a sequel. It’s confirmed to be in development at the studio, with plenty ofrumors and leaks so far forCyberpunk 2077sequelProject Orion. However, concrete news on the project has been a little harder to come by, with a release not expected for some time yet.
Cyberpunk 2077
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Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world action-adventure from the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red.Set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification, you play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality.Upgraded with next-gen in mind and featuring free additional content, customize your character and playstyle as you take on jobs, build a reputation, and unlock upgrades.The relationships you forge and the choices you make will shape the story and the world around you. Legends are made here. What will yours be?
